Holiday: Rosh HaShana/New Years

  • Make Festive Rosh HaShana Cards With Bubble Wrap Printed Paper!

      Wouldn’t you like to make some sweet cards like these to send to friends and family for Rosh HaShana? There’s still plenty of time if you get started now, and you can even send them to your loved ones across the seas or where ever they may be! All you need is some colored…

  • Yarn Pictures For Rosh HaShana Make Nice Succah Decor Too!

    Okay friends, Rosh HaShana, the Jewish New Year is in just three weeks, so guess what that means? It’s time to get even busier! Bring in the New Year with a blast of crafting, and may your whole year be infused with creativity! Okay, you’re right, I’m only half serious, but for those of us…

  • Styrofoam Tray Printing Re-Visited (For Rosh HaShana Cards?)

    On a recent visit with some of my nieces and nephews in the US, I was looking for a quick craft project to do with them. Then I spied some styrofoam trays about to go into the garbage, horrors of horrors, so I rescued them and spent half an hour or so teaching the art…

  • Make Gorgeous Waterproof Vases Using Your Favorite Fabric!

    You’re right, this isn’t my favorite fabric, but now that I’ve done the test, you can feel free to use yours! A fellow creative Jewish mom living in Israel is a distributer for Paverpol fabric hardener (available here), and she sent me some to try out. I’ve always wanted to use fabric for a myriad…

  • Make A Stunning Fall Centerpiece Using Apples And Plums!

    When I was packing my bags a few weeks ago to travel out of the country for my nephew’s bar mitzvah I slipped in some of my favorite crafting paper — metallic crepe paper. I thought maybe I could make a few flowers for the dessert buffet or something. Little did I know that I’d…

  • Use Real Apples For Last Minute Centerpieces!

      In need of a last minute centerpiece or something decorative for an entryway or sidetable? Gather up some real apples, a few dried leaves, some gold painted pods, a footed kiddush cup or opaque wine glass and you’ll be in business in no time! Here are a few other ideas you might like which…

  • Delicious and Simple Whole Wheat Apple Cake!

    This apple cake recipe is an old favorite of mine that’s wonderful any time. I made it one morning for guests as a part of a brunch meal, and the smell of the cake wafting through the house drove them crazy! I once made it for some important guests visiting from Mexico, and they didn’t…

  • Make Cute Doorknob Greetings For The New Year!

    Isn’t this just the cutest? I really can’t take credit for it though, my daughter made this with a friend last weekand inside was a sweet note to her parents, rolled up and wrapped with a piece of rafia. I instantly thought, about you my precious readers, and how you could do this project with…

  • Make Elegant Fall Napkin Rings: Your Holiday Table Will Be Gorgeous!

    Here’s a really sweet project that’s been in my head for quite some time now, and has finally made it into reality just in time for Rosh HaShana, or the holiday celebration of your choice! In just a few minutes you can make a whole set of charming napkin rings to use yourself or give…

  • Make Your Own Stamps From Craft Foam, And Get Stamping!

    Above: A tea box is recycled, stamped on the blank side, and then re-glued inside out! You can also purchase blank boxes and make as many as you desire for party favors or small gifts. Rosh HaShana is in another two weeks, so you still have time to make some handcrafted cards for friends and…

  • Moroccan Carrot Salad & Moroccan Beet Salad: Great For Your Rosh HaShana Table!

    Carrots and beets are traditional foods that we eat each Rosh HaShana, so why not try something a little bit exotic this year? These recipes are classic Moroccan salads that are traditionally served as a salad appetizer course for any festive meal. Moroccans are famous for their salads, so these are just two of many…

  • Rosh HaShana: Simply Elegant Table Decor For The New Year

    Rosh Hashana is less than three weeks away, so it’s time to start thinking about how to enhance our family’s experience of the holiday with a little bit of creativity! A beautiful and memorable holiday table can be both inexpensive and simple to set. The key is planning ahead, making a few key purchases, and…